Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
Crossacres Primary Academy, Manchester, M22 5AD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3 + TLR2b
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
- Ability to plan and evaluate interventions
- Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Good record-keeping skills
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working at a whole-school level
- Experience of working with children with a range of SEN
- Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning
- Experience of conducting training/leading INSET
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Experience of line managing staff
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking to appoint an excellent and efficient SENCO to join our team.
Our school is:
- A highly regarded and popular academy, with a strong reputation in Manchester for our inclusive ethos.
- A forward-thinking, outward-looking organisation with an ambition for growth.
- A vibrant and collaborative workplace, where hard-working, dedicated staff are valued and encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and strive for excellence together.
If you feel you would thrive in a busy, ambitious and supportive school environment, and would like to play a key role in supporting the education of children and families in South Manchester, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Crossacres Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 702 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crossacres Primary Academy website
- Email address
- finance@crossacres.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 437 1272
Arranging a visit to Crossacres Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@crossacres.manchester.sch.uk.
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